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Somerville, MA vs Oakland, CA

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- Oakland has 50.8% less rainy days than Somerville.
- Oakland has 32.5% more Sunny Days than Somerville.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Oakland scores 26.1% better than Somerville
 Somerville, MAOakland, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2438
 Snowfall51  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock67106
 Sunny197  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7286
 Avg. Jan. Low19  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.77
 UV Index3.5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock432443
Reviews for Somerville    3 Reviews

I've lived in Somerville/Cambridge for 10 years, the last 4.5 with my husband in Spring Hill. It really is a great place to live if you are in your 20s & 30s: it is  More

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Living in Somerville is OK. I'm not a 'city' person and I would rather be out in the country some place, but it's not too bad here. I'm in my early 50s and own a house.  More

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Over 17 years ago

we are midwest transplants to the Boston area and lucked out by finding this great little neighborhood - right on the train line, little stores and good community - we  More

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Reviews for Oakland    38 Reviews

I move to Oakland 20yrs ago with high hopes, loved the geography of the city, the diversity is outstanding, and the charm of the older homes is wonderful. When I  More

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Over 4 years ago

Fun place to visit. Little rough is some areas- a lot to do  More

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I moved to Oakland because of its racial diversity in the early eighties although I've seen some ups and downs in this visually beautiful city, it has never been as bad  More

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